In this special episode of the Uncommon Podcast, we talked with NFL Sports Agent Molly McManimie for the Networking with Uncommon Leaders event. Throughout the conversation, Molly shares what it takes to become an NFL Agent, her pathway to the position, the value of waiting seasons, and more! She testifies to her baptism experience, involvement in the local church, and decision to surrender her life to the Lordship of Jesus—all of this and more on the special edition episode of the Uncommon Podc...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In this episode, Ashley Augkhopinee, Fox Sports Operations/Production Manager and Seattle Mariners In-Game Host, shares tips on navigating seasons of change and chasing Jesus above career goals. She also illuminates the importance of servanthood and overcoming envy. We discuss singleness, engagement, and marriage for sports industry professionals and the joys of cultivating a lifestyle that honors family while working in a busy industry. All of this and more on the Uncommon Podcast! Learn more a...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 35
In this episode, Megan Mendoza, Senior Manager of Community Relations for a Professional Sports League, discusses evangelism in the sports industry, humility and being free of selfish ambition, honoring your family, forsaking all to follow Jesus, and much more! Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community . Register for the third annual CWS Conference! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel....
May 29, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In this episode, Tim Griffin — Dean of Students, University Pastor, and Vice President of Student Affairs at Grand Canyon University — shares his journey to full-time ministry, NASCAR chaplaincy, and how to minister to the younger generation, among other topics. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community . Register for the 2025 CWS Conference! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel....
May 15, 2025•55 min
In this episode, Courtney Taybron, Senior Associate AD / Sports Performance / SWA at Jacksonville University, discusses guarding the heart and mind in the sports industry, strength in suffering, waiting on the Lord, God's promotion, and more. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community . Register for the third annual CWS Conference! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel....
May 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In this episode, Bryan Driskell — owner of Irish Breakdown and Notre Dame football analyst — shares the story behind the creation of Irish Breakdown, how he uses his platform in sports media to honor Christ, and why keeping our priorities rooted in what truly matters is essential. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community . Apply for our spring Reflection Scholarship by Friday, April 18! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel....
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In this episode, NFL chaplain, traveling speaker, pastor, and author Greg Hendricks discusses a healthy fear of the Lord, the Great Commission (Submission), consistency in pursuit of the Lord, and the absolute necessity of knowing the "Playbook" of life. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community . Register for the third annual CWS Conference! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel....
Apr 03, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Jared Goldberg, Head Men's Volleyball Coach at The Master's University, shares his nontraditional coaching route, valuing a healthy work environment over the logo, prioritizing family in sports, being present where you're planted, running from ego in the sport industry, and more. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community . Apply to join our next Academy team! The deadline to apply in March 19th! Register for the third annual CWS Conference! Watch this episode on our Yo...
Mar 19, 2025•58 min
In this episode, Luke Unverferth and Kyle Gaspari, Front Office Sports Professionals, share their unique career journies, provide insight on how to live mission-minded in sports, discuss the importance of spiritual rhythms, and give valuable advice to those entering the field. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community . Apply to join our next Academy team! The deadline to apply in March 19th! Register for the third annual CWS Conference! Watch this episode on our YouTu...
Mar 05, 2025•58 min
In this episode, Director of Compliance for Grand Canyon University Athletics, Alex Blaser, shares details about her career journey, the grace needed for starting new roles, differences in the industry, and how to stay strong spiritually while working in college athletics. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community . Apply to join our next Academy team! The deadline to apply in March 19th! Sign up for one of our spring 2025 Bible study groups! Register for the third ann...
Feb 20, 2025•41 min
In this episode, Doug Ferguson, Account Executive of Corporate Partnerships for the Minnesota Wild, shares insights into his career journey, the dynamics of working in corporate partnerships, and how he integrates his faith as a Christian while working in the NHL. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community . Sign up for one of our spring 2025 Bible study groups! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel....
Feb 06, 2025•51 min
In this episode, former University of Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan reflects on his college football career, the influence of support staff on his personal and spiritual growth, and his decision to pursue a higher calling in ministry instead of coaching. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community . Sign up for one of our spring 2025 Bible study groups!...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Marcus Sedberry, the Deputy AD/COO at the University of Wisconsin, sits down with us to discuss his fascinating career trajectory, including a stop in the NFL, overcoming challenges during career transitions, and his advice for navigating the sports industry. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community . Sign up to join one of our spring community Bible study group! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel....
Jan 09, 2025•53 min
In this episode, Ben Gonzalez, Director of Basketball Operations at Georgia, about his career journey, the power of relationships in landing full-time roles, and the central role his faith has played in his life and work in college basketball. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community ! Sign up to receive our bi-monthly USG newsletter. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel....
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, the founder of M.A.D Ministries , Jerry Steele, discusses what it takes to be bold for Christ in a sport industry career. Specifically, Jerry discusses what boldness means Biblically, how we can overcome our fears about sharing Christ, and how his time coaching basketball internationally helped him grow in boldness. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community ! Register for the 2025 CWS Conference before January to receive the early bird discount price o...
Nov 21, 2024•58 min
In this episode, Denver Nuggets Assistant Coach, Ryan Saunders, joins Noah live at the 2024 CWS Conference to talk about how he navigated the disappointment of being let go as the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2021, and the purpose God had in that trial. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community ! Register for the 2025 CWS Conference and/or check out content from the 2024 CWS Conference here ! Sign up for one of USG's fall community Bible study groups! Wa...
Nov 07, 2024•22 min
In this episode, Tad Gilbert, Chief of Staff and Director of Operations for the University of Oklahoma’s men’s basketball team, opens up about his decision to leave college basketball and pursue full-time mission work in Malawi. He shares how serving with his wife for three years in Malawi transformed his faith and continues to influence his approach to working as a Christian in sports. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community ! Sign up for our fall community Bible st...
Oct 24, 2024•43 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will hear the closing message from the second annual Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference given by the Baltimore Ravens team chaplain, Johnny Shelton. In his message, Johnny talks about the important traits that make up a disciple of Jesus Christ. Click here to register for the 2025 CWS Conference and receive the early bird discount of only $59. The 2025 CWS Conference is happening on June 20-21 in Minneapolis, MN. Watch this ...
Oct 17, 2024•43 min
In this episode, the Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations with the Texas Rangers, Dayton Moore, joins Noah live at the 2024 CWS Conference to talk about how his faith in Christ has shaped his leadership style throughout his time working in professional baseball. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community ! Register for the 2025 CWS Conference and/or check out content from the 2024 CWS Conference here ! Sign up for one of USG's fall community Bible study groups!...
Oct 10, 2024•32 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will hear a message from the second annual Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference given by the Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Northwestern St. Paul, Beth Wilmeth. Beth's message was titled "Made for More" and in it, she highlighted her journey to discovering the greater purpose that God had for her and her team beyond simply winning matches. Click here to register for the 2025 CWS Conference and receive the early bir...
Oct 03, 2024•38 min
In this episode, the Director of Athletics at the University of Texas at Dallas, Angela Marin, shares her journey to reaching the most prominent seat in college athletics. Angela talks about her humble beginnings in athletics as a student worker, how she got started on the path toward becoming an AD, how she put herself in the best position to be prepared for the responsibilities that come with being an AD, practical advice for young professionals, and so much more! Learn more about Uncommon Spo...
Sep 26, 2024•50 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will hear a panel session from the 2024 Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference hosted by Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano that featured three experienced and renowned panelists from the sport industry including Sports Agent and Founder of KMM Sports, Kelli Masters; the Associate AD for Development and Chief Development Officer at Middle Tennessee State University, Hans Malebranche; and Denver Nuggets Assistant Coach, Ryan Saunders...
Sep 19, 2024•49 min
In this episode, the Associate Professor of New Testament at Phoenix Seminary, Dr. Peter Gurry , discusses the book he co-authored with Dr. John Meade, Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bible to shed light on how we got the Bibles that we study and cherish. Dr. Gurry discusses three topics in the conversation, including how the Bible was copied throughout ancient history, how the Biblical canon was formed, and how the Bible has been translated over the centuries. Sign up...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will hear a Q&A session from the second annual Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference hosted by Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano that featured the Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations with the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers, Dayton Moore. Jason asked Dayton about his faith journey, his advice on leadership, and more! Click here to register for the 2025 CWS Conference and receive the early bird discount cost of ...
Sep 05, 2024•35 min
In this episode, the Assistant Professor of Biblical and Historical Studies at Bethlehem College & Seminary , Timothée Davi , joins to discuss how Christians should engage with the difficult, and often divisive, topic of politics. Timothée touches on a few important points, including the dangers of siding with a specific political party or movement as a Christian, how believers should engage with political issues from the perspective of the Christian worldview, and much more! Learn more abou...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 26 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will hear a panel session from the 2024 Christian's Working in Sports (CWS) Conference hosted by Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano that featured three experienced Christian sport industry professionals including the former Director of Athletics at Auburn University, Jay Jacobs; former President of the L.A Galaxy Chris Klein; and NFL sports agent Molly McManimie. Jason led the panelists through a helpful and intriguing discussion about how...
Aug 22, 2024•44 min
In this episode, the Senior Associate Director of Athletics at Dallas Baptist University, Dr. Ryon Phillips, discusses living with an eternal mindset focused on the eternal prize Christ has called us to. Dr. Phillips uses Philippians 3:12-16 and his personal experience to guide the discussion around this topic, helping listeners to perceive their careers and lives through the lens of eternity. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community ! Sign up for USG's fall community...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will hear a message from the second annual Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference given by the Senior Pastor at NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, GA, and second-time CWS Conference speaker, Mike Linch. Mike titled his message "The Legacy of Encouragement" and the content of his message challenges Christians working in the sport industry to lead lives marked by encouragement. Click here to access the note-taking template for Mike's m...
Aug 08, 2024•39 min
In this episode, sports agent Molly McManimie joins Noah live at the 2024 CWS Conference to discuss some exciting topics including how Molly navigates the sports agency world as a Christian, how she has redefined what it means to be successful, and much more! Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community ! Register for the 2025 CWS Conference and/or check out content from the 2024 CWS Conference here ! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel....
Aug 01, 2024•39 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will hear the opening message from the second annual Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference given by the Associate Athletic Director of Engagement and Outreach at Kansas University, Wayne Simien. Wayne titled his message "Thy Kingdom Come in the Workplace" and primarily discusses ways to live out your faith and glorify God through your career in sports. Click here to register for the 2025 CWS Conference and receive the early bir...
Jul 25, 2024•52 min
